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Why Should I Get Certified?
You work hard for your business, and NGLCC’s exclusive LGBT Business Enterprise (LGBTBE) certification works hard for you, giving you a competitive advantage to succeed.
LGBTBE Certification
Certified LGBTBE® companies are routinely sought after by NGLCC Corporate Partners who are looking to increase their spend with the LGBTQ business community through our internal, proprietary database.
In turn, Certified LGBTBE® companies have access to hundreds of corporate representative and supplier diversity professional contacts. Through these contacts, companies can begin building strategic relationships and making preparations to meet face-to-face with them at NGLCC matchmaking and networking events, which are held across the country throughout the year. Certified LGBTBE® companies are also eligible for scholarship programs, mentorship and leadership training, and other business development tools following one year.
Our Network is Ready to Do Business
As a Certified LGBTBE®, you’ll have access to the full network of NGLCC, the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce, which features more than 360 corporate and government partners, expressly looking to do business with LGBTQ+ businesses. Plus, Certified LGBTE® suppliers cut across industries, from construction to apparel to technology to professional services, and are seeking B2B opportunities and strategic partnerships with other LGBTQ-owned businesses like yours.
Thanks to increased resources and opportunities, Certified LGBTBE® suppliers stay in business for over twice as long as the average American small business. Certification can benefit your business at any size. Certified LGBTBE® suppliers range from sole proprietors to multinational LGBT-owned corporations with revenues in the hundreds of millions.
The LGBTQ Consumer is Looking for You
The LGBTQ community spends more than $917 billion every year on goods and services, and they are more than 75% likely to change brands when they know they are LGBTQ-inclusive. Stand out as a go-to supplier in your community by advertising your LGBTBE certification.
